[Happy2BMe]

apos·ta·sy
Pronunciation: &-'päs-t&-sE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -sies
Etymology: Middle English apostasie, from Late Latin apostasia, from Greek, literally, revolt, from aphistasthai to revolt, from apo- + histasthai to stand -- more at STAND
Date: 14th century
1 : renunciation of a religious faith
2 : abandonment of a previous loyalty : DEFECTION

[Happy2BMe]

That great falling away ping!

[ex-Texan]

And Gay Dolls are 'Coming Out' for Christmas

Now that doll maker can score a big hit by putting an Episcopal collar on his doll. LOL, LOL, LOL !

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

(2 : abandonment of a previous loyalty : DEFECTION)
I would call it defecation.

[AngrySpud]

Like the U.S. Constitution, the Holy Bible is a "living document", which should be interpreted in light of the times.

*disgusted sarcasm*

[narses]

There has been a long and often close relationship between
the Anglican and Catholic Churches. In certain situations
there remains a mutual recognition of the validity of key
doctrines, liturgies, and practices. And the Catholic
Church continues to hold the faith and moral teachings as
taught by the Apostles.

I understand that there is also an Anglican Use liturgy
within the Catholic Church, wherein the Book of Common Prayer
is used for the Mass (with minor updates). So there is no need
to lose the liturgy Anglicans may be familiar with.

Resources for those interested in the Catholic faith:

Catholic Answers
www.catholic.com
A superb site for clearing away the myths propagated by too many.
Offers free on-line library that examines all the major issues,
free on-line archive of over 1,500 hours of radio/audio material,
plus magazines, books, pamphlets, tracts, videos, and more.

Coming Home Network
www.chnetwork.org
Provides fellowship, encouragement and support for Protestant
pastors and laymen who are somewhere along the journey or
have already been received into the Catholic Church.

Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
www.biblicalcatholic.com
Dave Armstrong's monster site. Eclectic, fun, exhaustingly
detailed, personal, moving, and more.

And may God bless your journey where ever it takes you.

posted on 08/05/2003 5:19 PM PDT by polemikos

[Clint Williams]

Ping, since I've seen your ping list.

[Brian Allen]

<< .... the 450-year-old Anglican Church. >>

Where in Hell are the scribbling classes coming up with this, "450-years-old Anglican Church," rubbish?

The Holy Catholic and Apostolic [Anglican] Church of England traces its Theology and its History back 2000 years to the Christ -- and to His disciples.

[nothingnew]

the first openly gay bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church

These people want a faggot church, so be it. I couldn't care less.

FMCDH

[Eccl 10:2]

In the TV news headlines I saw today, the first headline was about the helicopter that was shot down, and the second was about this homosexual bishop.

How related these stories probably are...

[semiarticulate]

"Robinson, his voice trembling, told the congregation he felt deeply honored ..."

Not the first time, I'm sure.

[ASTM366]

As a Southern Baptist I find it very difficult to understand how sincere Christian people (Episcopals) could allow the approval and consecration of a openly homosexual church leader. This event is a mockery of the Scriptures. Homosexuality, totally rejected by God in the Scriptures is a risky and unhealthy behavior and lifestyle.

As with all sin, nothing good can come from homosexuality or from a church leader who openly embraces it.

I hope the Christians of the Espiscopal denomination will rise up and rebuke those leaders who brought about and supported this poor decision.

[Voltage]

Saw a snippit of this on TV and I have a question..why are they dressed in sheets? Like a toga party. And some have strange hats.

What does this have to do with Christianity?

[Waco]

Split? Forget it. There's no church there to split.

[sitetest]

Dear Happy2BMe,

"The opponents walked out after making their statements. Moments later, Griswold asked those remaining if Robinson, a 56-year-old divorced father, should be ordained a bishop.

"'That is our will!' the congregation chanted loudly."

I'm just guessing, but I suppose this is how these Episcopal episcopal consecrations are done? In any case, I find the response of the audience to be telling.


sitetest

[Jorge]

Robinson, ........urged compassion toward church members angered and upset by his consecration. "Our God will be served if we are hospitable and loving and caring toward them," said the new bishop, wearing a robe of gold, red and green. "If they must leave, they will always be welcomed back into our fellowship."

With all due respect, this makes me sick.

The idea that pro-gay heretics in the Church are going to presume to be gracious and condescending toward those who protest their corruption of the Church is warped.

Who in their right mind would want the "hospitality" of false teachers misrepresenting Christ?

[ppaul]

Consecrated?

[ArGee]

"Our God will be served if we are hospitable and loving and caring toward them," said the new bishop, wearing a robe of gold, red and green. "If they must leave, they will always be welcomed back into our fellowship."

I'm so touched. (sniff) I mean, does this mean that murderers and rapists are also now willing to be hospitable and loving and caring toward me, and will always welcome me into their fellowship? You don't know how much better I will sleep at night knowing this.

Shalom.

[headsonpikes]

Can you say apostacy?

Can you get your headline corrected for spelling?

[GeekDejure]

As time goes by, the vile anti-social behavior of Queers steadily gets worse and worse . . . as this current FReeper article demonstrates!!! Therefore, allow me to repeat my own personal rant one more time:

Oak Hay, so I'm very disturbed and continually puzzled about how a small bunch of contrary to nature freaks can destroy our entire civilization. . . BUT DAMMIT, THEY'RE DOING IT !!!

These unsavory and unclean sub-human creatures delight in ramming their urine exhaust pipes into the rectal relief tubes of young boys (and of each other) !!! They brag and crow loudly about their filthy behavior !!! They demand access to our young and innocent children... so they can commit sodomy and oral sex acts upon them!!! Then they scream and holler...

"Homophobe"

... when we seek to save our children from their filthy and immoral activities!!! WHY IS THIS ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN THIS ONCE-FREE REPUBLIC ??? DO WE NOT HAVE THE RIGHT AND MORAL DUTY TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM SLIME LIKE THIS ???

[N3WBI3]

"Robinson, who has lived with his male partner for 13 years, has pleaded for unity."

Notice they dont mention he is divorsed..